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New here and waiting for ADHD and Autism assessments

Curious Panda

Hello,

I am new here. A 38 year old female who is waiting for assessment/diagnosis.

I have spent the best part of my late 20s and early 30s diagnosed with anxiety and varying levels of low mood / depression at different "blips" in my life.

I am on medication for the anxiety, but more and more I think it likely I have had neurodivergent burn-out from years of masking. My reading and research has led me to spotting similarities with my own experiences and traits with symptoms associated with neurodivergence. 

My biggest question is had I known or had just a clearer understanding of my neurodivergence, what could I have been/what could i have achieved? Anyone else experience these questions too?

I look forward to contributing to the community.

Best wishes,

Curious (one word that best describes me) Panda (my favourite animal)

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  • in my experience its the worst thing ive ever done im 52 in a complete burnout and been past around by the mental health team as there unsure what to do. 

    due to burnouts ive lost my job and dwp might force me back into work,which I cant handle. my life asnt got better the help and support  isnt there. 

  • in reply to pete1047

    Hi  

    I'm really sorry to read what you're going through. It sounds as though you've had a really difficult time. I can only imagine how frustrating and exhausting that must be.

    One of the things that worries me while I'm waiting for assessment is not really knowing what support is available afterwards, so I appreciate you sharing your experience, even though I'm sorry it's been such a hard one.

    I genuinely hope things improve for you and that you're able to get the understanding and support you deserve. Wishing you all the best.

    Curious Panda

  • in reply to Curious Panda

    Thankyou and yes finally my doctors have my reports and im getting support,long waiting lists but relief. 

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